New Cloverbud 4-H Club!!

If you are between the ages of 5 and 8 years old you will want to join us on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:30-7:30 for our NEW 4-H Cloverbud Club!

The meeting will be held at the Surry County Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson! We will be gearing up for an exciting year full of fun and educational opportunities for our cloverbuds (5-8 year olds)!

RSVP to Whitney by February 12 if you are interested in attending.

4-H County Council 2016

Hey 4-Hers!!

Happy New Year! I hope your 2016 is off to a great start!!

If you're interested in learning more about 4-H and getting involved this year then consider joining us for our first County Council of 2016. This 4-H council consists of ages 10 and up and will meet on a bi-monthly basis. This is a great leadership opportunity as well as a chance for YOU to help guide our county 4-H program. Youth will help make decisions on what types of programs we do all year long. 

So if you have great ideas and are ready to help make 2016 awesome then join us:

Monday, February 1st at 5:30 pm

Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson

RSVP to Whitney by January 30th.

Can't wait to see you all there!

Got to BE NC Show Pig Sale

The Second Annual "Got to BE NC Show Pig Sale" date has been set....the sale will be Saturday July 9th starting at 11:00am at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, Wilson, NC. We will have a sift for this sale, the sift will be Friday night at 7:00pm (time of sift may change slightly). We will offer the top 50-60 pigs at the sale. Consignment forms and "Got to BE NC" paperwork must be submitted by MARCH 1ST, 2016 !!! NC Producers can consign up to 5 pigs/consignor.  The sift committee will select a Grand and Reserve Champion X bred barrow and gilt, and will also select a Grand and Reserve Purebred barrow and gilt, those pigs will sell first, for remaining pigs sale order will be determined by the sift committee. Cost of consigning will be 25.00/pig and that will be due on May 15th, 2016. Consignments will be available shortly, check the website: gottobencshowpigs.com   

Any questions contact Walter Earle in Wilson County:
Walter Earle

252-237-0111 Office

Upcoming 4-H Livestock Events

What: NCJHA Judging in January

When: January 23, 2016 (entries due January 15)

Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit

What: Livestock Judging Contest/Clinic that is open to all youth.  

What: Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute

When:February 13,2016 (applications due January 8) 

Where:NCSU Beef Educational Unit

Who: Youth ages 10-19 that want to enhance their knowledge of the Meat Goat Industry and leadership skills.  This event is totally free.

What: Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

When: February 26-28, 2016 (applications due January 8)

Where: Hickory Metro Convention Center in conjunction with the NC Cattlemen's Conference

Who: Youth ages 14-19 that want to enhance their knowledge of the Beef Industry and leadership skills.  The top twenty youth will be accepted into this program.  This event is totally free.

All of this information can be found on our website at the link below.

https://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/4hyouth/ah4h.html

Also, the NC 4-H Youth Livestock events that we have information for at this time can be found at https://go.ncsu.edu/2016nc4hlivestock.

NC 4-H Council Health Challenge

New Years is a great opportunity to create healthier habits and cultivate a healthier lifestyle. We encourage you to participate in our January challenge of drinking 64 oz of water each day. 

The human body is composed of nearly 60% water; hydration is crucial! Even slight dehydration can cause big changes in energy level, motivation, athletic performance, and your body’s ability to regulate temperature. Proper hydration can improve mood, concentration, reduce the frequency of mild headaches, and have a generally positive impact on brain performance. Drinking water can also boost your metabolism and increase satiety. One of the most important functions of water is in assisting the kidneys, which cleanse the body of toxins but must have enough water input to do their job correctly. Fill a reusable water bottle and keep it with you throughout the day to ensure you’re hydrating properly.

Upon successfully completing the January challenge, don’t forget to fill out our google form athttp://goo.gl/forms/tJGVmC62eK and submit it to be entered for a neat 4-H prize! Every month, there will be an adult and youth winner.

4-H Ski and Snowboard Trip

Who:  Youth ages 8+ (under 12 requires a parent/guardian)
When:  Friday, February 5th - 3:30 pm - 1 am
Where:  Applachain Ski Mountain / French-Swiss Ski College
Cost:  $25 Ski - $30 Snowboard (dinner on your own or $8 for chic-fil-A)
Deadline to register:  Monday - February 1.


Together with Alleghany County 4-H we are getting ready to take a ski/snowboarding trip at the French- Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock on Friday, February 5th. All youth ages 8+ (under age 12 requires a parent/guardian present) are eligible to attend. The cost will be $25 for skiing and $30 for snowboarding. Clothing rental will be additional. Dinner will be available for purchase (approx. $8 from Chic-Fil-A) or you may eat on your own at the Snack Bar. We will leave the office at 3:30 p.m. and will return around 1 a.m. Spaces are limited so contact the office to register (336) 401-8025!

This is an excellent opportunity for first time skiers and snowboarders!!!


To see the slopes live visit: http://www.appskimtn.com/asm-right-now/slopecam/

4-H Winterfest

It’s getting pretty cold already, but we are looking forward to seeing you all in January for our 2016 North Central District Winterfest! Winterfest is a one day event for all 4-H’ers in the North Central District ages 11 and up.

In the morning there will be an interactive workshop on various 4-H project areas as well as a community service project led by your District Officers. In the afternoon we will have lunch followed by your choice of Airbound Trampoline Park or bowling with your fellow 4-H members.

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2016

Locations: Winston-Salem - Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office (1450 Fairchild Rd), Airbound Trampoline Park (7840 N. Point Blvd), and Northside Lanes (3550 N. Patterson Ave.)

Times: Arrival between 9:00-9:30am, Program from 9:30am-3:00pm

Cost: $20/person including Adults (Checks payable to North Central District 4-H Council)

Lunch will be provided and afterwards all participants will have a choice of Fun activity. Contact Whitney by January 4^th to register!